Operator's manual
Arm
Flail head
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If any part of the machine needs to be replaced, use only genuine spare parts according to spare
part list.
Pay particular attention to PTO shaft guards and machine and tractor spline shaft guards. Never
operate with damaged guards.
The machine should be stored under roof and in manner preventing animals and people to be
injured.
Attachment and detachment of mower from tractor should be performed on even and paved
surface while keeping particular attention.
Prior to moving make sure whether directly nearby the machine there are no unauthorized
personnel, give acoustic signal.
Unauthorized personnel should be present in safe distance from the machine, that is at least 50 m
along the machine's working line. The most particular attention should be paid when operating in
stony area, at trunk shredding as well as operating on road shoulders (danger of throwing hard
objects out).
During operation the machine's knives should not touch the ground.
During each break-time the drive should be disconnected and the cutterbar lowered onto
the ground.
It is recommended to avoid lifting the head by means of extension arms with drive operating and
flail shaft rotating.
The bolts and other fasteners should be checked regularly. Operating with damaged or worn
fasteners is not permitted.
Do not operate the machine after dusk.
Do not leave the machine on slopes without any protection.
During operation do not lift, take out, put on guards or other protection.
When operating the machine, please comply with the Resolution of the Minister of Agriculture
and Food Economy of 12-01-1998 on work safety when operating tractors, machines, technical
instruments and devices used in farming Dz. U. nr 12/98 poz. 51.
The operator is not allowed to leave the tractor while driving.
In the event of any break in the equipment operation, turn off the drive.
In case of a fatal failure, stop the machine's drive, turn the tractor's engine off and take out the
ignition key. Then call for technical service, and if an accident (in this case: road accident)
occurs, respect first aid rules and contact responsible authorities.
4.2.
Conditions of mounting machine on tractor
Before attachment, be sure that the tractor and machine hitches are compatible and that the
tractor's hitch load capacity is adequate for the machine which is to be mounted or attached.
Before mounting the machine, examine the technical condition of the machine's hitch assembly
and tractor's 3-point linkage.
Use only genuine cotter pins to mount the machine on a tractor.
4.3.
Transport
Any change in the machine's position are only possible when no unauthorized personnel is
around (children in particular).
When transported the machine should always be set in transport position. (see chapter 5.2).
Prior to putting the machine to transport position make sure, that the tractor PTO is disconnected
and all the rotating parts in complete standstill.
Always adjust your driving speed to the current road conditions and according to local traffic
rules.
Permissible speed of 25 km/h cannot be exceeded.
Allow no person and object to remain on the machine when driving or transporting.
When taking turns pay particular attention and consider the machine's weight and dimensions.
